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Kahn Develops a Modified Syphilis Test.
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- Author(s): Singer, Sanford S. (AUTHOR)
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Great Events from History: The 20th Century, 1901-1940. 2007, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Source:
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- Abstract: Reuben Leon Kahn developed a simplified test for detecting syphilis in 1923, which allowed for better control of the disease. This test eventually led to the development of the universal serologic test, an advancement in immunology. Syphilis is a venereal disease that is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, but can also be contracted through unhygienic conditions. The disease spread rapidly in sixteenth century Europe and was introduced to the Western Hemisphere by Christopher Columbus's crew. Modern syphilis is milder but can still have serious health consequences, especially for unborn children. The cure for syphilis is simple and consists of treatment with antibiotics. The Wassermann test, developed by August von Wassermann in 1906, was the first viable test for syphilis, but it was time-consuming and lacked sensitivity. Kahn's modified syphilis test, developed in 1923, was simpler, faster, and more sensitive. Kahn's scientific contributions also led to the development of the universal serological reaction, which was an important milestone in the field of immunology. [Extracted from the article]
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